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Friday, Aug 30

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Tennis Rumor: Elena Rybakina’s Ex-coach Under Fire as WTA Ban Reports Surface Just Hours After Her US Open Withdrawal

Elena Rybakina is living withdrawal horrors after pulling out of the US Open, citing injury concerns. Stepping into the tournament as one of the favorites, the Kzakh has departed before round 2. However, there’s a plot twist. A recent…

Thursday, Aug 29

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Entire Top 20 headed to Beijing for WTA 1000 China Open

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All of the Top 20 players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings are headed to Beijing for the China Open, the penultimate WTA 1000 event of the 2024 season. The main-draw entry list was announced by the tournament on Thursday.

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Why Was Billionaire Jessica Pegula Hailed as “People’s Princess” by Fans and WTA Peers at the US Open?

Jessica Pegula is ready to go the extra mile as she faces Sofia Kenin in the US Open’s R2. However, it’s not just her on-court prowess that’s catching attention; her down-to-earth approach to life has also caught attention. Just a day…

US Open: Jannik Sinner’s Girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya Sweats it out in Exciting Challenge with WTA Star Katie Boulter

It’s a battle of Annas at the US Open this year! Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya is currently playing her round 2 match against Hungary’s Anna Bondar. The former has taken the first set and her hard work is clearly paying off! Per her Instagram…

Wednesday, Aug 28

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Paula Badosa and Jessica Pegula React Strongly in Support of WTA Peer’s Heart-Breaking Post Denouncing Online Hate

Criticism is a natural side-effect of being under the spotlight. However, what Caroline Garcia has experienced is the worst side of it. The French WTA star just suffered a heartbreaking loss to 92nd seed Renata Zarazua in the first round…

WTA star slams ‘damaging’ social media abuse and calls for change

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"Maybe you can think that it doesn’t hurt us. But it does. We are humans."

Tuesday, Aug 27

Andy Roddick Stands by Australian WTA Talent Maya Joint as $130K NCAA Injustice Shakes Tennis World

The US Open always offers a chance for young players to leave their mark on the tennis world. Last year, it was American sensation, Ben Shelton, who caught the attention of the fans with his heroic run to the semifinals of the tournament.…

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Shelby Rogers: Why American WTA Star Will Remain Grateful to Mother for Imbibing Religious Values in Her as a Kid?

It is often said that parents are the pillars of the success of their children. The sport of tennis has seen many cases in this regard. Take the example of Serena Williams. As highlighted in the movie, King Richard, the American legend was…

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Who is Iva Jovic? 16-year-old US Open star +104 in WTA Rankings after Round 1 win

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16-year-old Jovic is the youngest player in the US Open draw and is through to round two in New York.

Who Is the “Spoiled Gentleman” in Danielle Collins’ Family? Everything to Know About Quincy, the American WTA Star’s Dog

Danielle Collins has an ace up her sleeve—a special four-legged member of her family. While she focuses on her tennis career, her adorable dog, Quincy, is becoming a star in his own right. The “sophisticated gentleman who is a little…

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ESPN Analyst Chris Evert Dishes Out Honest Opinion on Olympics and Its Impact on Top ATP and WTA Stars

The Olympics is one of the most prestigious sports events for every athlete. But is it an opportunity worth golden dreams or a mere distraction for ATP and WTA players? Former American player Chris Evert has candidly spoken on the matter,…

Monday, Aug 26

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Teenager Noskova beats Sun to clinch first WTA title in Monterrey

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Linda Noskova gave herself a huge boost ahead of the U.S. Open as she claimed her first WTA tour title with a 7-6(6) 6-4 victory over Lulu Sun in the …

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WTA and Morgan Stanley host Pre-US Open Come Play clinics in New York

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With a shared vision for expanding access to the game of tennis, WTA Foundation and Morgan Stanley were proud to join the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) and the New York City Parks Foundation by offering tennis clinics to…

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Emma Raducanu says that she is not a hurry to play every top WTA event

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Emma Raducanu has revealed why she declined to compete in some prestigious WTA events, stating that she is not in a huge hurry to play a lot of matches. With her last match starting in August, the 21-year-old has only participated in one…

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Emma Raducanu makes ‘mix and match’ scheduling admission as she explains why she skipped WTA 1000 event

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Emma Raducanu has lifted the lid on her decision not to enter several high-profile WTA tournaments as she admitted she is “not in any big rush to play loads”.

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WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek overtakes Justine Henin; Linda Noskova +10, Lulu Sun +16, McCartney Kessler +35

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A look at your latest WTA Rankings as Iga Swiatek moves up another spot in the all-time list.

Sunday, Aug 25

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US Open: Iga Swiatek Stresses on ‘Impossible’ Scenario for Her and Other WTA Top Stars This Season

Even the most passionate of pursuits can lose their spark when pushed to the limit. Tennis, with its relentless schedule, is no exception. The demands of constant travel, back-to-back matches, and minimal recovery time have sparked a wave…

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Kessler upsets Haddad Maia for first WTA title

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American McCartney Kessler stunned No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, shaking off a brutal first set for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory in the final of Tennis in the Land in Cleveland.

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FRIENDS Star Courteney Cox Congratulates Tennis Favorite Iga Swiatek For WTA Finals Qualification

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World number 1 women’s singles tennis star Iga Swiatek has garnered immense love from the tennis world. However, interestingly, the Polish star is also loved by people who don’t belong to the tennis world explicitly. The 5-time grand slam…

Linda Noskova Wins First WTA Tour Title With Victory Over Lulu Sun at Monterrey Open 2024

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Noskova avenged a straight-sets loss to Sun last week in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. The 19-year-old Czech, an Australian Open quarterfinalist in January, will open U.S. Open play Tuesday against 30th-seeded Yulia Putintseva.